Eastern College Consortium (ECCO): Bologna - Università di Bologna Study Abroad Program
- Hosted at: University of Bologna / Unibo
- Location(s): Bologna, Italy
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Eastern College Consortium (ECCO): Bologna - Università di Bologna Study Abroad Program
Eastern College Consortium (ECCO): Bologna - Università di Bologna Study Abroad Program
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Vassar College, Wellesley College, and Wesleyan University offer a study abroad program at the Università di Bologna in Italy. The program is committed to high academic standards and to providing opportunities for students to develop their knowled... read more
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Completely worthwhile. I came not believing I would really learn the language, and was scared of living and learning with Italian students. Those aspects of the program that scared me most ended up being he best part. I explored a culture, stuck through the uncomfortable part (out of necessity) and earned so much for it. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned more about myself: what I like and dislike and what new things I want to try. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Worthwhile for sure. I learned how to cook, how to roll a joint, how to chill out, and how to travel. What more could you ask for? A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned many things about the Italian language and was able to befriend several locals. It was fantastic. Matthew G - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
My semester in Bologna was definitely worthwhile. I can now say that I llived with Italian students, studied Dante with native speakers, and traveled to more cities than I thought possible in such a short time while still getting to know Bo. I wouldn't want to have studied abroad anywhere else. A student - Vassar College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile! I improved my language skills, became a more experienced traveller, and became more independent overall. Jessica K - Wesleyan University View Entire Review
very worthwhile- so happy that i did it, i recommend a year abroad to everyone A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
The ECCO program was extremely worthwhile because it gave me the chance to become fluent in Italian by requiring me to use it on a daily basis and in a variety of settings. I also learned valuable information about Italian history, art, literature, food, music, and culture! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot both personally and academically. I really enjoyed experiencing a different university system and gaining different insights. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes it was worthwhile! I gained a ton of confidence that I've now brought back with me to campus and is helping me deal with adapting to my return from abroad. I discovered a lot about myself, like the things that are important to me (happiness, no stress, friendship, exploration, intellectual freedom, curiosity, health). This e... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
YES!!! This was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I am so grateful to have had this amazing opportunity. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I wanted to work on my Italian and it was definitely worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the culture, the food and the art in Italy. It was a different kind of education. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes. Gracie L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
The main thing I learned is Italian. There is no better or faster way to learn a language than living in the country in which it is spoken and in the process I learned about a different culture. The tempo, people, and way of life is so different in Italy than from the U.S.. I really see myself living here in the future. The prog... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Can't really reduce this answer to a little box because I learned so much and grew in so many ways, so I'd definitely say it was worthwhile. A student - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
My semester abroad was probably the best thing I've done in college. It was an incredible experience, Bologna is amazing, Italy is amazing. Anna B - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
The experience itself was a dream come true! I learned about myself and how I can further become a global citizen. It was worth every penny!!! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Improved my language skills and challenged myself academically. Yes, worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
There's so much that I gained from my experience that I cannot write it all in a small box... However, I would do it a million times over. It was extremely worth while. Maria S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
So much. I don't even know where to begin. Totally worthwhile, though it wasn't necessarily the best time for me emotionally to be abroad (my sophomore year was turbulent to say the least). I had a lot of time for self-reflection. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself intellectually and living in a foreign country. I think my experience was definitely worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Studying abroad was fundamental in my understanding of the Italian language and culture. It was a worthwhile experience that allowed me to experience a completely different culture and environment than I had been exposed to from a student's point of view. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Insight, broader perspective on life, the importance and unimportance of certain aspects of life, A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Vassar College, Wellesley College, and Wesleyan University offer a study abroad program at the Università di Bologna in Italy. The program is committed to high academic standards and to providing opportunities for students to develop their knowledge of Italian language and culture in one of the most venerable and prestigious academic environments in Europe. Undergraduates wishing to study humanities and social sciences may enroll for the fall or spring semester or for the full academic year. Students who enroll for the full year or for the fall or spring semester and who have at least an intermediate knowledge of Italian will complete two regular university courses at the Università di Bologna, as well as take courses in language and Italian studies offered by the program. The program accepts no more than 35 students from consortium institutions and from other colleges and universities. Features of the Program • The program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with the equivalent of at least two semesters of college-level Italian for fall semester or full-year entry and at least three semesters of college-level Italian for spring semester only. • An intensive language and orientation program (mandatory for students with less then four semesters and optional for those who have completed at least four semesters of Italian language) is offered in Lecce in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester in Bologna. • A wide range of courses in all disciplines at the Università di Bologna is available for students with at least two full years of college-level Italian. The program arranges a broad selection of humanities and social science courses in Italian studies for its participants. • An extensive program of cultural events and activities is designed to use local resources and thereby enhance students’ experiences in the community. • Accommodations are in student housing arranged by the program.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Italian
Language Requirement(s):
- Italian
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Education
- Linguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Italian Language, Literature
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- International Relations
- Sociology
- History
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